Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-05-28 Public domain in the USA. 426 Ayrton, Matilda Chaplin 1846 1883 Griffis, William Elliot 1843 1928 Griffis, William Eliot Griffis, W. E. (William Elliot) Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories Produced by Meredith Bach, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories" by Matilda Chaplin Ayrton is a collection of cultural observations and children's tales written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of childhood in Japan, exploring the traditions, customs, and playful spirit found in the daily lives of Japanese children through various narratives and illustrations. Ayrton's reflections provide insight into how children engage with their environments, both in play and in the cultural practices that shape their upbringing. The opening of this work establishes a warm, inviting atmosphere that emphasizes both the joyful experiences of Japanese children and their vibrant cultural context. It introduces the setting with descriptions of children playing in the snow, sporting unique wooden shoes, and enjoying traditional music through bamboo flutes and drums. Ayrton paints a vivid picture of their innocence and imaginative play, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of child life and folklore that unfolds in the following chapters. Overall, the introduction not only highlights the spirited activities of these children but also sets a tone of appreciation for the cultural richness of Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Japan -- Social life and customs Fairy tales -- Japan Children -- Japan DS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 179694 2025-08-12T05:09:39.599589 text/html 170983 2009-05-28T08:14:50 text/html 3278056 2025-08-12T05:09:59.744981 application/epub+zip 3266249 2025-08-12T05:09:47.413019 application/epub+zip 123971 2025-08-12T05:09:40.081588 application/epub+zip 5145945 2025-08-12T05:10:04.716917 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5117766 2025-08-12T05:09:51.775072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182936 2022-09-13T12:27:00.784862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136094 2025-08-12T05:09:39.006553 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135972 2009-05-28T08:14:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135964 2009-05-28T08:14:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21530 2025-08-12T05:10:04.888933 application/rdf+xml 28459 2025-08-12T05:09:40.160539 image/jpeg 3683 2025-08-12T05:09:40.119546 image/jpeg 51986 2009-05-28T08:14:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 2980872 2009-05-28T08:14:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 51950 2009-05-28T08:14:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 2990075 2025-08-12T05:09:39.753621 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia